2015day.year
A gunman kills nine people at a community college in Oregon.
A gunman opened fire on a classroom at an Oregon community college in 2015, killing nine people in a shocking act of violence.
On October 1, 2015, a lone gunman entered Umpqua Community College near Roseburg, Oregon, and began shooting students and faculty. The attacker targeted a community college classroom during a morning lecture, unleashing a barrage of gunfire. Nine individuals lost their lives and several others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officers secured the campus swiftly, ending the attack and preventing further casualties. The tragedy sparked a nationwide debate over gun control measures and campus security protocols. Vigils and memorial services were held to honor the victims, whose families demanded changes to prevent similar incidents. University officials reviewed emergency response plans and implemented heightened security around educational institutions. The Umpqua shooting remains one of the deadliest school attacks in recent U.S. history.
2015
kills nine people
2017day.year
Sixty people are killed and 867 others injured in a mass shooting at a country music festival at the Las Vegas Strip in the United States; the gunman, Stephen Paddock, later commits suicide.
In 2017, a lone gunman opened fire on a Las Vegas music festival crowd, killing 60 people and wounding hundreds in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
On October 1, 2017, at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip, gunman Stephen Paddock fired into the crowd from his suite on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Over the span of 10 minutes, Paddock emptied more than 1,000 rounds, causing chaos and panic among concertgoers. Sixty people were killed and at least 867 were injured in the massacre, making it the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in the United States. Law enforcement officials stormed the hotel suite, where they found Paddock had taken his own life. The attack prompted nationwide discussions on gun control, mental health screenings, and public event security. Families of the victims and survivors formed advocacy groups seeking legislative reforms. The tragedy left a lasting impact on Las Vegas and prompted venues across the country to reevaluate emergency response plans.
a mass shooting
a country music festival
Las Vegas Strip
Stephen Paddock
2019day.year
Kuopio school stabbing: One dies and ten are injured when Joel Marin, armed with a sabre, attacks a school class at Savo Vocational College in Kuopio, Finland.
In 2019, a sabre-wielding attacker stormed a classroom at Finland's Savo Vocational College, killing one person and injuring ten in Kuopio.
On October 1, 2019, Joel Marin, armed with a sabre, entered a classroom at the Savo Vocational College in Kuopio, Finland, and began attacking students and staff. One woman was killed and ten others were wounded before Marin was apprehended by police. Witnesses described the assailant targeting victims at random and fleeing briefly before being caught. The incident shocked the close-knit community and reignited debates over campus security and mental health support. Finnish authorities praised the swift police response that prevented further loss of life. Marin was later charged with murder and attempted murder and underwent psychiatric evaluation. The stabbing prompted educational institutions across Finland to review safety protocols and emergency training. Memorial services were held to honor the victims and support their families.
2019
Kuopio school stabbing
sabre
Kuopio, Finland